Born free
As free as the wind blows
As free as the grass grows
Born free to follow your heart
Live free
And beauty surrounds you
The world still astounds you
Each time you look at a star
Stay free
Where no walls divide you
You're free as a roaring tide so there's no need to hide
Born free
And life is worth living
But only worth living
'Cause you're born free
Stay free
Where no walls divide you
You're free as a roaring tide so there's no need to hide
Born free
And life is worth living
But only worth living
'Cause you're born free
About This Song
"Born Free" is a soaring ballad that celebrates the fundamental human right to liberty and self-determination, using nature imagery like wind, grass, and roaring tides to symbolize unfettered freedom. Matt Monro's warm, emotionally rich vocal delivery transforms what could have been a simple freedom anthem into a deeply moving meditation on living authentically without societal constraints or fear. The song's lush orchestral arrangement and Monro's signature crooning style epitomize the sophisticated adult contemporary sound of the 1960s, building from gentle verses to a triumphant, expansive chorus. Originally written for the film of the same name about a lion returning to the wild, the song transcended its cinematic origins to become a timeless anthem about breaking free from whatever confines us. Its enduring appeal lies in how it captures both the exhilaration and responsibility of true freedom, suggesting that life is only worth living when we embrace our natural right to follow our hearts.
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